National News

Sep 13, 2018

9:16PM

Ayushman Bharat programme will benefit poor people: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said country's poor people will get benefits of the Ayushman Bharat programme.

Over 10 crore poor and vulnerable families are the target beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan under Ayushman Bharat.

Mr Modi was addressing BJP workers of five Lok Sabha constituencies - Arunachal West, Ghaziabad, Hazaribagh, Jaipur Rural and Nawada through NaMo app today. Mr Modi said, efforts should be made to increase the number of young people in the party and party workers should connect with people and must inform them about various schemes of the government.

The Prime Minister reiterated that Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas is not merely a slogan but an inspirational mantra towards the development of every Indian.

Mr Modi said, other political parties are indulging in vote bank politics but BJP is ensuring that every Indian should get equal opportunities. He said, the opposition is trying to forge a grand alliance not for the development but for opportunistic politics.

The Prime Minister said, Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies. He said, in the last four years, the economy is growing at a faster pace.

Mr Modi asked the BJP workers to continue their efforts towards the development of the nation. The Prime Minister exhorted party workers to follow the mantra of 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot' to ensure victory in the next general elections.

Mr Modi said, the government is giving the highest priority to develop northeastern states.

He said, Delhi is now connected to North East and the Central government is in constant touch with the people of these states.